Salinas Fire: No major fireworks-related blazes or injuries

3:59 AM,
Jul. 6, 2013

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Written by

Allison Gatlin
agatlin@thecalifornian.com

On the not-so-affectionately nicknamed "Hell Night," the Salinas Fire Department came armed to the teeth in preparation for Independence Day revelry and the likelihood of out-of-control fireworks-related blazes.

Past years informed the decision to bring in an additional 16 staff members as well as several extra engines and equipment, Salinas fire Chief Edmond Rodriguez said before his 6 p.m. briefing Thursday.

"Last year we were just running from call to call," he said. "It was non-stop." ...